VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield said he is open to introducing stricter vetting procedures for firearm owners following the shooting of two police officers in St Julian’s, insisting that “the time of cowboys is over.”

Speaking at a seminar marking 20 years since the Arms Act and Arms Licensing Regulations came into force, Bedingfield said Friday’s incident highlighted the need to focus on the suitability of gun owners rather than the type of firearm.

He said the shooting, which left Sgt Johan Vella critically injured and PC Omar Sharif with minor injuries, had exposed weaknesses in the current vetting process.

Bedingfield said he would discuss proposals submitted by the Association of Maltese Arms Collectors and Shooters (AMACS) aimed at strengthening background checks for firearm applicants.

Describing the shooting as “unacceptable”, the minister said no one should feel superior because they own a gun, stressing that firearm ownership carries serious responsibilities and requires maturity, discipline and continuous training.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – According to L’Équipe, Bradley Barcola has decided not to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, which is currently due to expire in 2028.

After several months of consideration, the 23-year-old forward has reportedly chosen to end negotiations for purely sporting reasons rather than financial ones, despite the significant salary increase offered by the French champions.

His decision could pave the way for a summer departure.

According to L’Équipe, four top European clubs—Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Chelsea—have all expressed interest in the winger, who scored 13 goals in 49 appearances last season.

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MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca reiterated that the club wants to keep Rodri. However, with the Spanish midfielder’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, he has inevitably become a highly attractive target for several top European clubs.

Real Madrid are not the only side interested in the reigning FIFA Club World Cup MVP. According to RMC Sport, Paris Saint-Germain have also contacted Manchester City to explore the possibility of a deal. Meanwhile, Barcelona are reported to have held initial talks with the player’s representatives after Hansi Flick lost Frenkie de Jong to an injury expected to keep the Dutch midfielder sidelined for the next five to six months.

Despite the growing interest, Manchester City appear determined to stand firm, even if it means risking losing Rodri on a free transfer next summer.

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LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) (ITALPRESS) – Arsenal are looking to strengthen their attack. The Gunners have already been linked with Julián Álvarez, but according to The Athletic, the North London club are also considering a move for Vinícius Júnior.

The 26-year-old Brazilian forward is entering the final year of his contract with Real Madrid, and negotiations over an extension have so far failed to produce an agreement.

Los Blancos are understandably unwilling to lose one of their star players on a free transfer. They are also keen to avoid paying the loyalty bonus Vinícius is entitled to for the upcoming season if he were to leave for nothing just a few months later.

For that reason, if no progress is made in contract talks, an immediate departure cannot be ruled out. Should that happen, Arsenal could step up their interest.

Since joining Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2018, Vinícius has made 375 appearances for the Spanish giants, scoring 128 goals—including 22 last season—and providing 100 assists.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – Darwin Núñez could soon have the opportunity to revive his career in Turkey. The Uruguayan striker, coming off a difficult season with Al Hilal, has emerged as a target for Beşiktaş, who are reportedly working on a deal to bring him to Istanbul on loan until the end of the season.

According to several reports in the Turkish media, negotiations are already at an advanced stage. A number of clubs had shown interest in the 1999-born forward in recent weeks, but Beşiktaş now appear to have moved into pole position.

Al Hilal, however, have no intention of significantly devaluing their investment. The Saudi club paid around €55 million to sign Núñez and are keen to find a solution that will help restore the player’s value without incurring a substantial financial loss.

As for Beşiktaş, the club had also recently been linked with a potential move for Dušan Vlahović.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Cape Verdean Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, is returning to Colo-Colo. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, thanks to his many crucial saves at the World Cup, will continue his career in Chile after his contract with Portuguese second division club Chaves expired, and after being linked with numerous clubs around the world, including Leo Messi’s Inter Miami.

After a series of rumors, his agent confirmed contact with Colo-Colo, although it was Aníbal Mosa, president of the Chilean club, who finally confirmed the transfer. “The first thing is to confirm that Vozinha will be a Colo-Colo player,” Mosa said before the start of the Chilean league match against Deportes Limache.

“We have an agreement; the final details are being finalized, but we already have confirmation from his representatives and his agent. We reached an agreement based on a proposal we presented,” the manager confirmed regarding the Cape Verdean goalkeeper’s situation. Vozinha also became a social media star during the World Cup, reaching a record 29.5 million followers.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City is securing one of the pillars of its future. The English club has announced the contract renewal of Abdukodir Khusanov, who has signed a new five-year deal until 2031, rewarding the Uzbek defender’s consistent growth since arriving in Manchester in January 2025.

After signing the new contract, the defender expressed his satisfaction: “This is a fantastic day for me and my family: I’m really happy to extend my stay at City. I’ve enjoyed every minute since arriving in Manchester and I feel like I’m growing and learning so much as a player. Now I have a new challenge, which is to convince Enzo Maresca and secure a key place in the team. I’m determined to achieve this. I thank the City fans for all their support. It’s been really important during my adjustment to England and the Premier League. Now I’m just looking forward. I’m ready to do everything I can to help this club be as successful as possible.”

Sporting director Hugo Viana also commented on the renewal, emphasizing the defender’s great potential: “We’re really pleased and impressed with Abdukodir’s development. At just 22, he still has the best years of his career ahead of him, and his room for improvement is clear.”

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Atlético Madrid has officially signed Kang In Lee from Paris Saint-Germain. The South Korean attacking midfielder has signed a contract until June 30, 2031, and will wear the number 7 jersey in his new adventure in La Liga.

Born in 2001, Kang In Lee returns to Spain after stints with Valencia and Mallorca, where he had already showcased his technical ability. Over the last three seasons at PSG, he has made 124 appearances, scoring 16 goals and providing 16 assists, adding to his trophy cabinet with two consecutive Champions League titles, three French league titles, and numerous other trophies.

A key figure for the South Korean national team, with which he has surpassed 50 caps, including a participation in the 2026 World Cup, Kang In Lee is capable of operating both as an attacking midfielder and in both attacking lanes.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The biggest clubs are here, and Real Madrid couldn’t be left out. According to “Bild,” the white club has decided to forcefully enter the race for Yan Diomande.

They’ve submitted a €100 million offer to Leipzig for the 19-year-old Ivorian winger, a figure that wouldn’t satisfy the German club, which has set the player’s value at €130 million. This isn’t an unbridgeable gap, and according to the Spanish newspaper “AS,” the deal could be finalized at €120 million. It’s not easy, as there are global giants after the Ivory Coast talent. Liverpool have reportedly also been turned down for €100 million, and there’s also PSG, apparently Diomande’s preferred club. According to AS, Diomande has already reached an agreement in principle for a lucrative five-year contract with the European champions.

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VALLETTA (MALTA)(ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta is among the countries set to receive financial assistance from the European Union following the devastating storms that struck parts of Europe earlier this year.

The European Commission has approved advance payments totalling €103.6 million under the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support reconstruction efforts in Malta, Portugal and Spain.

The funding follows applications submitted by the three countries and a positive technical assessment by the Commission confirming they met the criteria for assistance.

Malta will receive an advance payment of €931,014 after Storm Harry battered the islands between 19 and 21 January 2026.

The storm caused widespread flooding, coastal damage and transport disruption, with significant impacts on public infrastructure, harbours, fisheries, aquaculture, agricultural assets and local communities.

Portugal will receive €65.37 million, while Spain has been allocated €37.26 million to help ease the financial burden of recovery following storms that hit the two countries in January and February 2026.

Since its establishment in 2002, the EU Solidarity Fund has provided more than €11 billion in assistance for 148 disaster events, including 128 natural disasters and 20 health emergencies.

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